A Closer Look

Using six Ø6 mm heatpipes to move heat from the base and up into the fins, the Deepcool Gamer Storm Lucifer is a massive single-tower design. For a single-tower, single-fan design, it weighs in at a hefty 936 g without the fan.


Using thirty-six nickel-plated aluminum fins that use a diamond-plate-like pattern to dissipate heat, the Gamer Storm Lucifer is a pretty large chunk of copper and aluminum. Depending on the work load, this allows it to function as a passive heatsink.


The six Ø6 mm heatpipes are spaced along each wing of the fin stack, with four of them positioned toward the front where the UF 140 mm fan will produce the greatest amount of airflow. The diamond-plate-like pattern and Gamer Storm logo are easily discernable, as is oil-like residue on the top fin. While seeing the oily sheen was a bit disconcerting, it was easily wiped away with a soft cloth and rubbing alcohol. Still, it shouldn't be there to begin with.


The heatsink's base has also received a great deal of attention, with Deepcool presenting a solid copper base with a mirror finish, which is always a pleasure to see.


Deepcool provided a UF 140 fan with the Gamer Storm Lucifer. With a PWM range of 700-1400 RPM, the fan should be very quiet. The UF series of fans use a de-vibration TPE cover, which is a very fancy name for rubber that covers the plastic frame. Small ridges on the fan blades are used to direct and improve airflow. Having seen this fan on the Gamer Storm Assassin previously, I have no doubt its performance will be excellent.